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DADT repeal to end discriminatory policy

December 20, 2010 By John Bachtell

In what many are calling a landmark vote for expanding civil rights and equality, the US Senate voted 65-31 to repeal the discriminatory “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy in the military on Dec. 18.

LGBT students bullied – by their schools

November 17, 2010 By Dan Margolis

No one ever said going to school was fun, but for many LGBT students, it can be a downright nightmare - or even impossible.

NY GOP candidate engages in hate speech

October 14, 2010 By Dan Margolis

As New York reels from a wave of anti-gay violence and bullying, GOP gubernatorial candidate "Crazy Carl" Paladino added to the hateful atmosphere by unleashing a stream of anti-LGBT vitriol.

Judge halts “don’t ask, don’t tell”

October 13, 2010 By Pepe Lozano

U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips in Riverside, Calif., ordered the military Tuesday, Oct. 12, to immediately stop enforcing the controversial “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, putting a halt to the 17-year-old law.

Obama admin speaks out against bullying gay youth

October 12, 2010 By Pepe Lozano

After a wave of teen suicides by gay youth recently due to bullying the Obama administration is speaking out saying no young person should have to endure a life of relentless taunts and harassment.